The Patriotic Union reveals an agreement between Kurdish parties regarding the presidential candidate.
2-14-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Burhan Sheikh Raouf, a member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), revealed on Saturday that an agreement has been reached between the Kurdish parties regarding the presidential candidate.
Raouf told Al-Maalouma that “meetings were held over the past two days between Read more…
The Sudanese coalition: The framework is waiting for the Kurds to “smoke” before announcing Maliki as head of government.
2-14-2026
The Reconstruction and Development Bloc, headed by caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, reiterated on Saturday its firm stance regarding the prime ministerial candidate, indicating that the bloc is awaiting the Kurdish parties’ position before announcing Read more…
Erbil summit meeting: between denial and confirmation… Will the presidential issue be resolved this week?
2-14-2026
The presidential election crisis is teetering between the hammer of leaks suggesting an imminent breakthrough and the anvil of political denials surrounding the details of the Kurdish-Kurdish agreement.
While the political scene awaits the announcement of a compromise candidate, Read more…
Parliamentary initiative: Half of MPs’ and ministers’ salaries to go to the state treasury
2026-02-14 05:51
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, Karim Aliwi Al-Muhammadawi, a member of parliament from the Badr bloc, called on members of parliament, ministers, and those holding special ranks to donate half or more of their monthly salaries to the state treasury to address the economic crisis.
Al-Muhammadi’s media office said in a statement that “the MP launched an urgent Read more…
A delegation from the US Congress affirms to Nechirvan Barzani their support for Iraq and the protection of the Kurdistan Region’s entity.
2026-02-14 03:15
Shafaq News – Munich
On Saturday, a delegation from the US Congress, in a meeting with Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, affirmed their support for Iraq and the protection of the region’s constitutional entity, stressing the importance of Read more…
Rubio: Trump prefers a deal with Iran and we will not leave the region
2026-02-14 03:48
Shafaq News – Washington
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Saturday that President Donald Trump prefers to reach an agreement with Iran, while indicating that their forces will not leave the Middle East.
Bloomberg quoted Rubio as saying that Trump always believes that resolving Read more…
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Following the US withdrawal, Iraq conducts a missile test using a Chinese-made aircraft at Al-Asad Air Base.
2026-02-14 03:51
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that it had conducted a missile launch test using the Chinese multi-mission drone (CH5) at Ain al-Asad Air Base in Anbar province, western Iraq.
The ministry said in a statement that the Chief of Staff of the Army, Lieutenant Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-13-2026
2-13-2026 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat As the end of the week nears, we see that Iraq is still at a deadlock to select their next prime minister. This deadlock only continues because of the suggested nomination of Nori al-Maliki for that position. As each day passes and these discussions continue, more and more members of the block are jumping ship and deciding that this guy Maliki is toxic. It is becoming more and more apparent it is time to ditch this guy. Read more…
The coordinating framework will hold a crucial meeting next week to determine the date for the presidential election.
2-13-2026
Information/Baghdad…
On Friday, Adi Abdel Hadi, a member of the Coordination Framework, revealed that the Framework’s forces will hold an important meeting at the beginning of next week to determine the date of the session to elect the President of the Republic.
Abdul-Hadi told Al-Maalomah that “the forces Read more…
Kurdish sources say the two Kurdish parties had agreed on a presidential candidate, but then denied it because of Maliki.
2026-02-13
The past 48 hours have witnessed a state of political confusion, when confirmed information was leaked about the two Kurdish parties, the KDP and PUK, reaching a decisive political agreement to support a single candidate for the presidency, as well as the distribution of positions Read more…
The Democrat proposes parliamentary and ministerial posts to the Union in exchange for relinquishing the presidency.
2-13-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) member Mahdi Abdul Karim confirmed that his party had recently offered the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) parliamentary and sovereign ministerial positions in exchange for relinquishing the presidency.
Abdul Karim told Al-Maalouma, “The KDP has submitted proposals to resolve Read more…
A “liquidity and distance” crisis: Erbil employees and retirees face renewed hardship with the Islamic Bank.
2026-02-13 00:48
Shafaq News – Erbil
Employees and retirees in Erbil expressed their dissatisfaction on Friday with what they described as the “deterioration” of banking services provided by the Iraqi Islamic Bank for Investment and Development in Erbil, coinciding with the release of monthly salaries by the Ministry of Finance and Read more…
The European Bank launches financing programs for small and medium-sized enterprises in Iraq.
2026-02-13 02:11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on Friday the launch of a package of programs aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Iraq, providing specialized Read more…
Iraqi Foreign Minister: We are taking seriously America’s signals regarding al-Maliki’s nomination
2026-02-13 02:07
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein confirmed on Friday that the nomination of State of Law Coalition leader Nouri al-Maliki for the position of Prime Minister in the next federal government is an “internal matter,” but at the same time he said, “We are taking seriously America’s signals regarding the appointment of al-Maliki.” Read more…
US Central Command announces completion of mission to transfer ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq
2026-02-13
U.S. Central Command announced Friday the completion of the transfer of ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq. In a statement, the Command said, “We have completed the mission of transferring ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraq.” The statement added, “We transferred more than Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 2-12-2026
2-12-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 The theme I see with bank stories is, they know. The theme is no longer, it’s a scam. The theme is, we want to help you when this happens. That’s what I see. I call these bank stories, ‘golden nuggets’. Every now and then you can find a golden nugget. Read more…
Al-Badri: The framework forces will consider the national interest regarding the candidate for prime minister.
2-12-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Political analyst Saeed al-Badri believes that the political forces within the Coordination Framework will prioritize the national interest in the matter of the prime ministerial candidate, without being influenced Read more…
The coordination framework gives the two Kurdish parties a final deadline to decide on the presidency.
2-12-2026
The Information Agency / Baghdad…
MP Amer al-Fayez, a leading figure in the Coordination Framework and head of the Tasmeem Alliance, confirmed on Thursday that the Framework’s forces have decided to give the two Kurdish parties until next Read more…
The impossible extension… The Iraqi constitution blocks the continuation of the caretaker government.
2-12-2026
The political and constitutional debate in Iraq has resurfaced regarding the future of the caretaker government, amid circulating discussions about proposals to extend its term with specific powers, despite the recent parliamentary elections and the convening of the newly elected parliament. Read more…
The next Iraqi government: Will Maliki break the cycle of controversy or sink into it?
2026-02-12
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Amid a continuing political deadlock following the November 2025 elections, the debate is escalating inside and outside Iraq regarding the identity of the next prime minister, amid the Coordination Framework’s insistence on Read more…
